Review of Extraordinary Measures (2010) by Ha H — 25 Jul 2010

Pompe, a genetic disease where the human body is missing an enzyme and therefore can't break down a certain kind of sugar so that it builds up in muscle cells, first of all the heart, skeletal muscles and the diaphragm which leads to having a hard time breathing. Organ failure and slow paralysis of the limbs most likely ensue.

This is one family's unimaginable fight against seemingly never ending hurdles to get enzyme treatment for their two Pompe-ridden kids, and it's a race against time.

Loosely based upon real events, suffice it to say that this is the first outing of CBS's recently established film division, and it's very well acted throughout.

Still, like "Lorenzo's Oil" eighteen years ago, a project like this one first and foremost strives to raise awareness, hence defying any kind of criticism.